Geology, soils and climate of the Margaret River wine region

Authors

Peter J. TilleFollow
Angela Stuart-StreetFollow
Peter S. GardinerFollow

Publication Date

8-2020

Document Type

Report

DPIRD Collections

Natural resources, Viticulture

Publisher

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

City

Perth

Abstract

This report is an extract from the broader description and analysis of the Geology, soils and climate of Western Australia's wine regions. It expands on the brief descriptions in the second edition of 'Viticulture' (Coombe & Dry 2004) concerning the soils and landscapes of Western Australia’s main wine growing regions. We have tailored this report extract to the specific needs of the Margaret River wine region. It contains local soil names and soil-landscape zones and systems maps.

The wine industry recognises the importance of giving customers an understanding of the vines’ environment and how that may influence wine character and quality. This allows growers to tell the story of their wine and their label to form direct connections between the wine producer and the consumer. This story has become even more important in the 21st century when, in addition to direct cellar sales, a good online presence is essential. The information in this report will support that story and underpin it with the most current geology, soil and climatic data.

Number of Pages

47

Keywords

viticulture, geology, soils, climate, wine regions, Margaret River region, Western Australia

Disciplines

Environmental Studies | Food Studies | Geology | Geomorphology | Other Environmental Sciences | Physical and Environmental Geography | Soil Science | Sustainability | Viticulture and Oenology

Recommended Citation

Tille, P, Stuart-Street, A & Gardiner, P 2020, Geology, soils and climate of the Margaret River wine region, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth.